Eli Martin, Esquire

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Cher Haile

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01/01/2002

Eli Martin, Esquire

Eli Martin, in a 40th birthday portrait. Taken at the height of his career as a haberdasher and dry goods merchant in Lauderdale County, Tenn. He was also a farmer and breeder of fine Plantation Ponies. Husband of Ellen Louise (Williams)Martin, father to Beulah (Blythe), Lillias (Ford), Albertha (Cheatham), Eli Van Louis and Juanita Martin.

Date & Place: January 16, 1891 at Martin Farm in Ripley, Lauderdale Co., Tennessee USA

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Researching Cheathams, and all descendants and antecedants of Eli Martin and David Williams of Lauderdale County, Tennessee

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Jennifer Schieb Allen

I love photography, and I love looking at old photo's because they tell a story. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Army, I am a mom and grandmother.
I am a descendant of the Mckinney's and the Martin's; both on my Maternal side. I really am not sure of my biological father's side because I have been told so many stories, I don't know what to believe, so I concentrate on what I do know. Taking a DNA test will hopefully reveal who my biological father's side of the family is. Time will tell....

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